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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2021 at Pretoria

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

June 26, 2020

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) programme is offering fully funded 2-year Master's scholarships at the University of Pretoria in South Africa for citizens of Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship At University Of Pretoria 2021

Scholarship Benefits (2 Years)

  • Fully funded tuition fees
  • Living expenses allowance for the duration of the award
  • Return economy flights to South Africa and a one-off arrival allowance
  • Research support grant
  • Application Deadline: July 9, 2020
  • Eligible Faculties at Pretoria: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics; Social Sciences; and Arts and Humanities.

Eligibility & How to Apply

  • You must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country (other than South Africa) and hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to at least a Second-Class Upper (2:1).
  • Upload your high school certificate, undergraduate transcript/certificate, two academic references, passport/ID scan, and proof of English proficiency to the QECS online application form.
  • Also submit a separate admission application to the University of Pretoria. Visit the University of Pretoria QECS webpage for details.
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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Maria Chukwu

Jun 26, 2020

Do I need to apply separately to the University of Pretoria in addition to filling out the QECS form?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Jun 26, 2020

Yes, Maria. You must complete both the QECS online scholarship application and a separate admission application to the University of Pretoria for your chosen Master's course.

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